Tuition

I was paying some bills and looking at my Saint Xavier University Tuition statement debating how I was going to be able to pay it off. Different payment plans entered thought, along with various methods of earning money which led me to the idea of selling myself to the University. I would think there is some way in which the University could utilize my talents so that I may work off my debt. Maybe I could be a concubine, just like in the Ottoman Empire, for one of the people in charge of the administration. If so, I would REALLY prefer to serve a female over a male. Hopefully I have a say in that decision.

I have to produce $4800 dollars and pay St. Xavier University so I may register for the up coming semester. I do not have loans, and I do not have grants. This is coming out of my pocket. Ouch! When I thought about it, SXU is running somewhat of an encomienda system. The Spanish Crown would entrust the conquistadors and soldiers with the responsibility of teaching the Indians in Spanish and Christianity. In return, the Indians would provide tribute. The Spanish settlers could not own the Indians, but they could own the land they lived and worked on. This led to the forced labor of the Indians. When you think about it, SXU is forcing labor out of me to pay them a “tribute” or as they call it a “tuition” for instructing me. They are entrusted with providing knowledge and faith to the students in return; the student has to pay a “tribute” or as the University calls it, “tuition”. So just like the Indians were fearful of what the Spaniards may do, I too am fearful of what SXU may do to my credit rating if I do not pay in a timely fashion. So I am forced to work as much as I can in order to pay this “tribute” so that I may register for further classes. Does anyone else feel this way?